point·ed
ˈpȯin-təd 
1
a
: having a point
b
: being an arch with a pointed crown
also
: marked by the use of a pointed arch
pointed architecture
2
a
: being to the point : pertinent
b
: aimed at a particular person or group
3
: conspicuous, marked
pointed indifference
4
: having points that contrast in color with the basic coat color
a pointed cat
pointedly
adverb
pointedness
noun
Examples of pointed in a Sentence
Adjective (1)
the sansevieria's long pointed leaves make it an easily recognized houseplant
he made a number of pointed remarks on the crisis abroad
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Rogen’s pointed remarks made a big impression during the ceremony, with one attendee telling Deadline late last week that many in the room were wondering whether the jabs would be cut from the telecast, whose release was delayed by a week.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
The sword has a pointed blade and was made with an iron antennae and copper spheres, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Discussions around a new tax bill are ongoing on Capitol Hill, but there does not currently appear to be any pointed push to remove the tax exemption on these bonds.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Ahn and Schamus seek to answer that question with the knowledge that acceptance brings pointed complications of its own.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 Apr. 2025
Rogen’s pointed remarks made a big impression during the ceremony, with one attendee telling Deadline late last week that many in the room were wondering whether the jabs would be cut from the telecast, whose release was delayed by a week.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
The sword has a pointed blade and was made with an iron antennae and copper spheres, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
Discussions around a new tax bill are ongoing on Capitol Hill, but there does not currently appear to be any pointed push to remove the tax exemption on these bonds.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pointed
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“Pointed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pointed. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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